Hero Electric is one of the leading electric two wheeler makers in the country. The brand offers a wide range of models that are manufactured in Ludhiana, Punjab. Amongst its newer range of model is the new electric scooter called Photon.

Last updated on 25-08-2017

Hero Electric Photon Overview : 7th December, 2015 Hero Electric Photon is the company’s high-end electric scooter that sports an appearance of a traditional scooter. The vehicle resembles a lot with Piaggio Vespa and deploys a high capacity motor that helps it attain high speeds unlike an electric vehicle. As an eco-friendly alternative personal transport and city commuting, the Photon makes sense. But at its relatively high price and limited range, it may not be attractive to consumers yet.

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Hero Electric Photon

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Hero Electric Photon Specifications : The Photon is powered by a 1500 W waterproof, brushless DC motor with two drive modes – power and economy. Hero Electric claims that it can achieve a top speed of 45 kph and has a range of 50 km / charge or 80 km / charge in the power and economy modes respectively. The Photon is installed with a VRLA battery and comes with a multi-stage charger with in-built memory, which regulates the charge based on the battery condition. It also has a miniature circuit breaker and battery charge conservation during long storage along with a fire-resistant wiring harness for safety.

Unlike some other electric two-wheelers, the Photon requires a registration to be operated. Its rider is required to possess a licence.

Specifications And Features

Battery

Battery Type

VRLA

Capacity

33AH

Voltage

48V

Engine

Engine Description

–

Maximum Power

2 bhp

Transmission

No. of Gears

Automatic

Braking System

Front Brake

Drum

Rear Brake

Drum

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size

10 inch x 3 inch Steel

Tubeless Tyres

No

Alloy Wheel

Yes

Weight

Kerb Weight

111 kg

Speed

Top Speed

45 kmph

Instrumental Console

Speedometer

Analogue

Tachometer

–

Trip Meter

–

Fuel Gauge

–

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

140 mm

Hero Electric Photon Mileage :As for economy, Hero says the new Photon can cover up to 50 km on full charge when using Power model. However, the more efficient Economy mode claims an even higher range of 80 km on full charge.

Hero Electric Photon Top Speed : Hero Electric claims that it can achieve a top speed of 45 kph and has a range of 50 km / charge or 80 km / charge in the power and economy modes respectively.

Hero Electric Photon Competitors : The vehicle resembles a lot with Piaggio Vespa 125 and deploys a high capacity motor that helps it attain high speeds unlike an electric vehicle.

Hero Electric Photon – The Hero Electric Photon is another high-end electric scooter with an appearance of a traditional scooter and high capacity motor that helps it attain high speeds unlike an electric vehicle. It comes with great body dynamics and promises a power-packed, pollution free commuting. The front profile comes with sober looks and incorporates a round shaped polycarbonate headlamp. The glossy finish of the paintwork gives it an eye-catching look. The scooter comes with VRLA 33 AH/48V battery that makes the motor churn out a peak power output of 1500 watt to achieve an impressive speed of 45kmph. It has dual modes of driving, named as Economy mode and Power mode. The Economy mode promises an adequate speed with a longer range of 80kms and Power mode gives improved speed with a lesser distance range of 50kms on a full charge. The eco-friendly scooter is further equipped with an anti theft alarm to prevent any mishap. Unlike a few other models in its class, the new Photon requires its rider to have a license and complete registration for the two wheeler.

Vespa 125 ( Ranked#2 in all listed; 40% votes, Total: 5 votes)*

Vespa 125 – Vespa 125 is an entry level one of the popular scooter in indian line-up comes with simple look with original design, long and wide seat which makes it a very comfortable scooter. It is powered by a 125 cc, 4 stroke, 3 valve, single cylinder, air cooled engine which produces maximum power 10.5 bhp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 10.6 nm at 6000 rpm. It comes with Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) gearbox, both wheels have drum brakes and the suspension system handle by telescopic forks at the front and mono shock absorber at the rear. The fuel fuel tank of 7 liters and it weights around 114 kg.